Category: Safe & Active Transport

Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a leading cause of child deaths and disability, with a disproportionate burden on low and middle-income countries (LMICs).  Children in these countries often require long-term rehabilitation and care, which…

Safe Kids Seattle South King is partnering with King Co. EMS and several other agencies to provide FREE Car Seat Check-Up Events hosting inspections throughout King County in 2024. Download and share the Event Flier…

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is excited to invite you to the 2024 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit! This free educational symposium will offer a variety of programming for SCI consumers and providers, including presentations/demonstrations,…

Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) aims to increase bicycle safety among residents of King County. To that end, the PHSKC Violence & Injury Prevention Unit, with funding from the King County Council,…

FREE King County Car Seat Events are happening locally throughout 2024 for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers. Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby…

Researchers at the HIPRC have received funding from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) to examine electric scooter (e-Scooter) related injuries in Washington state and estimate the potential impact of e-Scooter share programs on injuries….

The King County Fire District #20’s Fire Department Safety Fair and 80th Birthday Celebration was held August 19, 2023 on the Skyway Fire Department grounds. The Health & Safety Fair featured a free community and…

The fourth annual virtual HIPRC INSIGHT High School Program Symposium was held August 4, 2023. The virtual symposium highlighted students’ research project findings from the summer’s session. This year’s program featured 47 students from across…

As the 2023-2024 WA State legislative session comes to an end, here are some of the Injury and Violence-related bills signed into law by WA Governor Jay Inslee. These laws will go into effect 90…

Public Health – Seattle & King County Bicycle Safety Grant- applications now available Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) aims to increase bicycle safety among residents of King County. PHSKC is seeking coalitions,…

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